How to Prepare for Your Business School Application Early

How to Prepare for Your Business School Application Early The following piece was written by Paul Bodine. Paul has been featured in ourAdmissions Expert seriesand is the author of the best-selling admissions guide, Great Applications for Business School. He currently runs his own firm, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting. Harvard and Stanford won't releases their essay questions until May, and most other schools won't follow suit until the summer. But that doesn't mean you have to sit on your hands until then. There's plenty you can do now to ensure that the MBA applications you submit this fall are the best they can be. Most obviously, there's the GMAT. If you haven't taken it, plan to do so by June or July (ideally earlier, so you'll have time to retake it without interfering with your near-deadline application process). Because a good score is so critical successful applicants at top schools average a 720, with Quant and Verbal scores above the 80th percentile job one this spring should be GMAT preparation (cue the Varsity Tutors theme music). But you can also begin to map out your essay material. Count on most schools asking for three basic essay types: A Goals Essay (what are your goals, how has your career thus far crystallized or partially prepared you for these goals, how does an MBA [any MBA] help you achieve them, and how do the resources of Target School X help you achieve them?) A Specific Accomplishment or Leadership Essay (structured as: problem you faced, what steps you took to address this problem, outcome of your action, and what you learned from this specific experience) A Personal Essay (illustrating through some life or community experience or set of experiences what differentiates you from other applicants and will enable you to contribute uniquely to your MBA classmates). Even without specific essay prompts, you can begin to think about the best examples for these three core topics now. Then when schools release the actual essay topics, you'll be ready to do some serious customizing of these core essays for each school (as well as tackle essay prompts not covered by these topics). You may find that doing all this heavy essay lifting now will enable you to submit applications to more schools in the first round, thus maximizing your odds of admission. This is also a great time to line up your recommenders. Keeping in mind that business schools prefer to hear from current and former direct supervisors, how many potential recommenders do you have? How many would be willing and able to write a strong letter full of enthusiasm and concrete examples? You should not only draw up a short list of recommenders this spring; you should begin to approach them. If you are targeting first-round deadlines, you will want to have your recommenders working on your letters by June or so. This will give you a buffer zone in case one or more of your busy recommenders procrastinates or one of them drops out, forcing you to find a replacement. And don't forget school research and visits. Your GMAT score will give you a clear idea of what programs you're competitive at, but even without a score you can begin now to put together a reasonably short list of schools. It's not too early to start exploring schools now (in fact, the best applicants begin thinking of MBA programs years in advance!). Start with the school websites, of course, but take your 'due diligence' further by reaching out to students and alums, attending information sessions and school webinars, and visiting campuses. Remember that many campuses close down for the summer, and you might not have the time or opportunity for class visits before submitting your applications in the fall. Exploring schools now will free up valuable time for you to focus on essays (and perhaps apply to more first-round schools) this summer and fall. Finally, there's the admissions consultant question should you or shouldn't you use one? A growing number of applicants do, and as an admissions consultant myself, I'd be the first to extol the virtues of using a good, experienced consultant with a personalized approach, demonstrated expertise, and proven track record of success. There are definite advantages to starting with a consultant (like me) now: He or she can guide you through all the essay, recommendation letter, and school selection prep work I just discussed and even provide you with a timeline/deadlines if you need them The consultant may tell you that your profile is a bit weak in ways that you still have time to do something about ramping up your extracurricular leadership, for example. The best consultants tend to get 'booked up' as the admission season progresses; signing up now will ensure you have someone in your corner when the deadlines loom this fall. It's definitely not too early. VisitPaul Bodine Admissions Consultingfor more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Learning English How English Grammar has Changed

Learning English How English Grammar has Changed Learn English: English Grammar Evolution over the Centuries ChaptersThe Angles, Jutes and SaxonsHow English Came to BeViking Influence on English GrammarWelcome, the Normans!While the English were Becoming Fluent in Their Language...English Grammar TodayAnyone who is knowledgeable of the history of Britain is aware that the Romans had great influence on settling and regimenting the island.From Hadrian's Wall to the city of Bath, The Roman Empire's influence is relevant, even today.The name of our capital city, London is derived from its Roman name: Londinium.What About Language?At that time, the English language did not exist. Romans spoke Latin.When they decamped en masse â€" after occupying the land for nearly five hundred years, they did not leave behind  any teachers to continue instructing their language's grammar and form.Who came after the Romans?And when did English become a language?This is the story of the English language: how it came to be and from where its grammar originated.The Romans left little behind, other than architectur e Source: Pixabay Credit: WilloqF still writing skills continued to be measured against students' ability to speak the language.It is an unhappy fact that not a single writer from that era could compose grammatically correct text. Even Shakespeare was found to have broken some grammar rules some of his works!Even now, English grammar is evolving. Source: Pixabay Credit: TumisuEnglish Grammar TodayLanguage is a living thing. We can feel it changing. - Gilbert HighetUnlike the English language's closest grammatical cousin, Frisian, English has enjoyed great exposure throughout the centuries.That means that other languages are constantly contributing new words to the English vocabulary.English speakers the world over are modifying existing English words to keep up with the most current linguistic trends. Check out our blog on words with multiple meanings in English.All over the world, Esol students are taking practice quizzes in preparation for IELTS or TOEFL.Some people study English grammar â€" admiring the relative simplicity of sentence structures and English verb tenses, with the intent of becoming an Esl teacher or specialising in business English.Others studying English look at our language's underpinning: how firm are these grammar rules? Can some of them be modified to suit the times, or â€" better yet: broken outright?Our language is constantly evolving, so subtly the changes are sometimes not noticed. English grammar is right now undergoing changes that you, who are learning English, are helping to bring about.If you learn English with a younger crowd, learners who might feel less obligated to keep the language pure, you will certainly brush up against tricky, trendy phrases.If you learn English online, you will participate in the most up-to-date grammar exercises.Keep your listening skills sharp for the native English speaker who uses the latest grammar modifications.Or, you could tune in to the British Council's podcasts to learn the latest updates.Y ou could even take free English classes through them!As you improve your English, spare a thought to those who, so long ago, struggled to learn English â€" a brand new language with essentially no set grammar rules and no English lessons online to guide them.

Learn French Online 10 Ways to Learn French on Instagram

Learn French Online 10 Ways to Learn French on Instagram Megan L. Bonjour! French is such a beautiful language that it doesnt need accompanying pictures except on Instagram. In this article, French teacher  Annie A.  shows you the best Instagram accounts to follow to practice your  French Instagram is a fun way to learn new words and expressions in any language. Its great because it doesnt require much time to view, and  since its  designed specifically for your smartphone, it has enormous social appeal. Id say its one my favorite ways to learn French! You will find many users interested in discussing your pictures in French and the language will be more memorable in the visual context. You can stay connected by following each other on Instagram and sharing tagged snapshots this will give you a lot of materials to learn from. Interactive learning is easily retained. Its also interesting to learn from native French-speakers. You can follow their accounts, write to them, and express yourselves they may even correct your mistakes. There are also accounts specifically created to improve your French; some cater to beginners while others are for intermediate to advanced levels. For beginners, youll be primarily viewing images with words written on them. Short 15-second videos serve the same purpose,  giving beginners a learning tool that helps improve pronunciation. Below are the Instagram accounts I have chosen for you. Some are meant for students of French and the others deal with a variety of subjects. They cover food, clothes, different cities, and towns (mostly in France), and as a result, they diversify your vocabulary. The creative pictures leave a lasting imprint on your mind  when coupled with vocabulary. 1)  frenchwords View this post on Instagram Hortensia (masculine word) | Hydrangea | /??.t?~.sja/ Drawing: @beaubonjoli. A post shared by French Words (@frenchwords) on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:00pm PDT In  frenchwords, a new word with the English translation is introduced every day. Followers also correct each others French in the comments section. Quotes in French by famous writers like Colette, Baudelaire, and Jacque Prevert are presented without translation so you get introduced to the literary side of the language too. This account is mostly suitable for intermediate to advanced learners. 2) #IGLC View this post on Instagram Good morning! How do you say sunflower in your language? French tournesol Spanish girasol Italian girasole #language #sunflower #flower #summer #languagelearning ?????? A post shared by Lindsay Williams Languages (@lindsaydoeslanguages) on Aug 26, 2015 at 12:48am PDT Here is a unique opportunity to apply your language skills on a daily basis. The Instagram Language Challenge (#IGLC)  gives you a prompt list of 28 words every month. You are given the task to come up with new vocabulary, expressions, and sentences each day. The concession of 28 days is given in lieu of a few missed days. Take a photo or video and upload it on Instagram, then hashtag #IGLC in the description. What a great way to improve! See Also: How Long Does it Take to Learn French?   3) imagiers View this post on Instagram Faites de lart pas la guerre A post shared by Vincent (@french4me) on Jul 21, 2014 at 12:31am PDT Vincent has a very interesting choice of photos suitable to learn nouns and everyday French expressions. His account  caters to learners of basic French. 4) unautrecompte View this post on Instagram Part 3. Lesson 21 audio. Dont forget to visit the site! A post shared by Learn French (@unautrecompte) on Aug 15, 2015 at 6:42am PDT This account,  unautrecompte, has great French lessons for basic  level students. It does not contain images. The vocabulary is shown with the English translation. There are short videos which help with the pronunciation of common verbs and prepositions. The lessons are short and crisp with grammatical and phonetic help. 5) hansleyfr View this post on Instagram #fish #aquarium #fishtank #Poissons #summer #instafish #instagood #swim #swimming #water #coral #reef #reeftank #tropical #tropicalfish #aquaria #photooftheday #saltwater #freshwater #beautiful #ocean #watertank #frenchriviera #cotedazur #cannes A post shared by Hansley (@hansleyfr) on Aug 3, 2015 at 2:31am PDT Hansley has captured his own original photos and labeled them with French words. His catchy music videos also interpret French vocabulary. 6)  discret View this post on Instagram Ça schtroumpf dur #pariseine #parisplages A post shared by discret (@discret) on Aug 19, 2015 at 8:58am PDT Here we have photos with a clear contrast. Toy figurines tell stories in a Parisian background. Discret activates the imagination with popular figurines caught in the midst of a comical situation. The comments are usually in French reading them is a good way to study. 7) goutdfood View this post on Instagram Sur le départ ?? | But first, macarons! ??????? A post shared by ???????????????? (@eatlifewithstyle) on Aug 15, 2015 at 12:53am PDT This account is dedicated to the love of food, with captions in French and their English translations. With goutdfood, you can experience the taste of French food through a visual format. 8) requiem45 View this post on Instagram La Demeure du Chaos #demeureduchaos #icilyon #igerslyon #chaos A post shared by requiem45 (@requiem45) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:58am PDT Here you can see amazing photographs of Lyon, other cities of France, and their architecture. Reqiuem45 takes fabulous snapshots of rivers  as well. The comments on the photos are usually full of French speakers who like to converse in French with each other. 9) azzed View this post on Instagram Café (très) gourmand ?? A post shared by a u d r e y • z (@azzed) on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:25am PDT Audrey is a French lifestyle blogger who takes photos of clothes, food, and places. The comments are in French so you can participate in the ongoing conversation. This level of French is suitable for intermediate learners. 10) French with TakeLessons View this post on Instagram Translate the following sentence: I study English. Write your answer below! _________________________ #french #francais #learnfrench #speakfrench #istudy #tostudy #study #frenchverbs #frenchwords #practicefrench #frenchpractice #francais #apprendrelefrancais #apprendre #lefrancais #frenchstudent #frenchteacher #verbconjugation #verbs A post shared by French With TakeLessons (@french_takelessons) on Feb 3, 2019 at 12:01pm PST We saved the best for last! French with TakeLessons    gives you a little bit of everything. From verb conjugations, fun quizzes, travel photos, pronunciation videos and more this account is perfect for beginners who appreciate all things French. Theres a variety of material for language learners on Instagram you just have to look for it according to your own interests. You could even upload French-inspired material from your own account!  All it requires is a little imagination and a lot of fun! Post Author: Annie A. Annie A. is a French instructor whose lessons are conducted exclusively online. Teaching for the past 12 years, she found her passion for the language while studying in Paris as a teenager.  Learn more about Annie here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Users

Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Users IT Courses Online:Time-Saving Keyboard Shortcuts ChaptersWhy Should You Use Mac Keyboard Shortcuts?The 10 Best Mac Keyboard ShortcutsEveryone remembers Steve Jobs (1955-2011), the American entrepreneur and inventor who was the co-founder of one of the biggest multinational companies in the world, Apple.As a pioneer of personal computers, digital music players, smartphones, and tablets, the CEO of Apple, a director at Pixar, and a member of Disney’s board of directors, the announcement of his death in 2011 moved millions of people across the planet.Alongside Steve Wozniak (b. 1950) and Ronald Wayne (b. 1934), he became a powerful economic figure and one of the richest men in the world.  They founded Apple in 1976 and made the first Macintosh computer in 1984. This was one of the first computers to make use of a mouse-based interface.Forty years later, in 2017, the group’s market capitalisation passed $900 billion which is larger than the GDP of the Netherlands.  There are currently two multinationals that dominate the market: Ap ple and Microsoft.For many users, whether they use a Macbook Pro or Macbook Air with Mac OSX, Apple computers are better than Windows computers.  Apple computers have several advantages:A fluid work area.Better usability and seamless navigation between foldersFewer bugsYou'll save a lot of time throughout a whole day with shortcuts. (Source: Math)Do you want to save time when opening a dialogue box, using menu bars, task bars, navigating the settings, switching between windows, copying and pasting, or editing texts without having to move the cursor?Who knows how to open the Task Manager without pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or how to change the keyboard language?What about the Mac shortcut keys, though? Did you know you can navigate with the arrow keys?There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts, but you’ll need to learn the keys on a Mac keyboard layout. After all, you probably noticed that in addition to the letters, numbers, and the spacebar, your computer keyboard has a myriad of fu nction keys that can be used to navigate menus and perform commands.With that in mind, Superprof’s bringing you the 10 best keyboard shortcuts for Mac. 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Who doesn’t have a personal computer or tablet?You'll not have to stay late if you get all your work done. (Source: Aphiwat Chuangchoem)The digital revolution and web 2.0 technologies mean that computer technologies, computers, tablets, and smartphones, need to go faster and faster.  The goal? To send and receive data all over the planet as quickly as possible.E verything needs to be quick or instant nowadays.  While you can create a new document with just a few key presses, most people use several clicks.  Before you get your first private IT tutorials, here are some of the best reasons to use Macbook keyboard shortcuts.Saving Time:A keyboard short cut is simply using several keys at once to carry out an action rather than using the mouse.Find out how to type faster  by joining IT courses near you.This means you won’t have to right click to fix an error or open a menu, add a file by dragging it from one window to another, right clicking then left clicking to choose an action, or even having to search for a command in the taskbar.This could be useful for actions like:SavingClosing the main windowDeleting a line in a word processorEditing photos in Adobe Photoshop or Indesign, for example.There’s a range of daily operations that we carry out that have keyboard shortcuts can save you so much time.  Constantly moving between the keyboard a nd your mouse with your right hand can be a pain.Want to do more with your computer,  find some coding courses  here.When Something Goes WrongHow can you navigate if your wireless mouse, wheel, trackpad, touchpad, or number pad, stops working.  Here’s a quick IT tutorial...It can be a pain when you're working and the battery in your wireless mouse suddenly dies. (Source: pixabay.com)You can use keyboard shortcuts to open files, explore files, change system preference, and navigate.  For example, just by pressing Command-S, you can save your work without touching you mouse.So how can you learn keyboard shortcuts for personal computers or laptops?  By using them regularly.Or by taking computer courses!You could always make a note of common ones and keep them on a notepad next to your iMac or Macbook Pro.  Generally, the operating system shows these actions and their shortcuts when you right-click.There are difficult combinations to remember (like those for accents on both lower and upper case characters). Just open the list of special characters or change your keyboard settings to manually define useful shortcuts.Is that everything I need to know about keyboards?Let’s have a look how to put in these famous keyboard shortcuts.The 10 Best Mac Keyboard ShortcutsLearning more about typing with an Apple or Windows keyboard can’t be done by clicking your fingers.  It can be really important to save time whether you’re an editor, developer, or IT technician.Here are some of the most important Mac keyboard shortcuts:Copying, Pasting, and CuttingLet’s start with some of the most common shortcuts used by any computer user whether they’re using Windows or Mac. Instead of Mac's command key, most computers have a Windows button. However, Windows shortcuts tend to use the ctrl key rather than the Windows key.You should learn where every key is off by heart. (Source: Jess Watters)It couldn’t be simpler: select the text you want to copy and hold down the left butt on on our mouse and drag the cursor to the right or to the left to highlight the word. You can also do this by holding the shift key and using the arrow keys.Then press the Command (?) button and the “C” button at the same time. While you’ll not see anything happen, when you press ? + C, the computer will save the text you highlighted.Then you just need to scroll to where you want to put the text and press the Command button and “V”. Cmd + V. This command will paste what you copied. Put simply, pasting is just an easy way to insert text from the clipboard (where copied and cut text is stored). To cut (remove the text you’re copying), you just have to press Cmd + X.Select AllTo avoid having to select each individual sentence and word, you can avoid having to right click and choosing Select All, there’s a simple keyboard shortcut you can use: Cmd + A.This command can help you save a lot of time as it selects all the text.  Subsequently, you can use Cmd + A with Cmd + C a nd Cmd + V like a digital gymnast to quickly copy and paste all the text on a page or in a document. You can also use this for quickly formatting all your text. If you want to underline everything or change the font, Cmd + a is the way to go!SearchingAnother frequently used resource is a the search tool.  When reading long lists, we can often lose where we were, struggle to find the important information, or see how many times something appears.By typing Cmd + F, you can find a given word. Remember that in most cases, Cmd + F searches for exact matches, it won't find a word that's been incorrectly typed.Undo or Cancel an ActionWhether you make a simple mistake or delete all the text in a document, you needn’t worry about it as you can undo actions with just a keyboard shortcut.By pressing Cmd + Z (ctrl + z is the shortcut on Windows), you can undo the previous action (whether it was intentional or not). If you've been playing around with “select all” and you've hit backspace o r delete, don't panic, you can just do a quick Cmd + z and your text will come back. A lot of programmes like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint can undo multiple actions so pressing Cmd + z can undo several consecutive mistakes, too.Taking an IT class can help you learn and practise these shortcuts - or if you live far away from learning centres or aren't mobile, you can also take online computer courses.SavingSometimes, programmes and platforms regularly autosave. However, this isn’t always the case.  If you’re worried about your computer crashing or losing your data (even on Mac), there’s a quick shortcut to ensure your work is safe and sound.Pressing Cmd + S allows you to save your document.PrintingTo save a lot of time, there are two buttons you have to press to send the order to the printer.  You just have to press Cmd + P: Think of it like “command” + “print”.Invert ColoursMacs are famous for how often they make use of the colour white, which can be off-putti ng. To avoid this, you can invert the colours.  Additionally, black screens are far more ecological as they use less energy.The command to do this is Ctrl + Alt + Cmd + 8.Adjusting the VolumeWhen changing the volume with the keyboard, you can adjust the volume by the smallest increments possible.  By pressing Alt + Shift + plus or minus, you can alter the volume by a quarter at a time. You can also use this to increase the brightness on screen.While you don't need a mixing desk, it can be nice to have a little more control over your system volume. (Source: pixabay.com)Forcing a RestartHas something gone wrong? Has your mac crashed?You can force your computer to restart by pressing Ctrl + Cmd + Power Button.SleepIf you need to move away from your computer for a bit, you needn’t turn the computer off.  If a programme is currently running, you can always put your computer to sleep by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Power Button.Enthusiastic users can also find lists of keyboard shortcuts. Do n’t forget that Windows also has these shortcuts (though some of them are slightly different).Here’s a quick bonus.  You can optimise your active programme settings on startup to free up RAM.  Go to your system preferences where you can check and uncheck which programmes you’ll need on startup.Find out more on private tutorials for beginners!

Use of As Soon As in English - English Lesson via Skype

Use of As Soon As in English - English Lesson via Skype Students often get confused about the use of as soon as in English.Learn how to use as soon as in this short video lesson from   my English in a Minute series on YouTube. Hope you enjoy it!You will find the full transcript below. Use of As Soon As in English - video Lesson Hi there. Welcome to Harrys World of Words and Phrases and English in a Minute.  Today were looking at the use of as soon as in English.  As soon as is a conjunction and its used when something happens immediately after some other event.  As soon as I get home I will give you a call.  As soon as your father gets home he will talk to you.  As soon as I get to work I will finish the report.  Okay. So something happened immediately after something else.  Its really important when you use as soon as to use it with the present tense.  The Present Simple.  Okay.  As soon as I get to work. So present tense.  As soon as your father comes home. Present tense  You can then follow as soon as with future tense:  As soon as your father comes  home, he will talk to you.  As soon as I get to work, I will call you.  But when you use as soon as, always with the present tense.  It does have a past format. And  when you use it in the past format you refer to something that happened in the past.  Do p lease use the Past Simple or the Past Perfect.  For example,  As soon as he had  called me.   so Past Perfect  As soon as he got to work. -Past Simple  Okay. So you can use as soon as in the past and you can use it in the present.  So thats the conjunction as  soon as.  And as always subscribe to our channel and join us and www.englishlessonviaskype.com and well catch up with you very soon. Use of As Soon As in English Don't keep this to yourself, tell the world:

Should, Must, Have To, and 102 year old Marathoner, with Video and Exercises

Should, Must, Have To, and 102 year old Marathoner, with Video and Exercises Hello English learners! This week weve got videos and exercises about a man who is still running long distance races at the age of 102, and about using the words should, must, and have to in English.Do you know what the difference is between these sentences?He should run everyday.  He  must run every day.He has to run every day.Dont worry if youre not sure, the video below will help you. After the video, try the exercises.  Should, Must or Have To VideoShould, Must or Have To ExercisesAnswer the questions below in comments, and we will respond.1. Write one sentence using ‘should’ about your health.2. Write one sentence using ‘must’ about your parent or partner’s health.3. Write one sentence using ‘have to’ about your exercise routine.Choose between must/mustn’t or have to/don’t have to/ had to/didn’t have to1. You ______ be 55 to enter this race it’s called the over the hill gang.2. You _____ win the race to receive a medal.3. You ______ smoke close to the runn ers it would be bad for their breathing.4. You _______ have a dog to run in the tail waggers race.5. Yesterday I __________ run 5 miles with my brother.Listening Exercise: The 102 Year Old Distance RunnerWatch the video below, then answer the questions. Answer the listening questions in comments, and we will respond.1. What day was the race?2. How long was the race?3. What was his time?4. What age did he start running? Esraa On Sunday 10 kilometer 1 hour 32 mins and 28 seconds 89 LOIEnglish Hi Esraa! Good job!

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview via Pixabay 1. Show up late The minute you show up late to a job interview is the minute the interviewer will not take you seriously. If you’re on time, you’re late. Try to show up about 10 minutes early to show that you are eager to have this job interview and are excited about the position. This also gives you a chance to sit in a waiting area and to get a little bit of a feel for the environment of the office and how it operates, at least on the surface. via Pixabay 2. Dress inappropriately Dress for success! To show your interviewer that you take the chance to interview for the position seriously, make sure to dress professionally. You are never too overdressed for an interview. Keep it simple, yet add a touch of yourself to the outfit. It can be difficult to decide what is business professional and what is business casual and it doesn’t help that there are different expectations for both men and women. So make sure to do some research before going to your interview. via Pixabay 3. Sit before being offered a seat Keep in mind that you are a guest in your interviewer’s office. Never be presumptuous and sit down before being offered a seat during a job interview. You don’t know if this is the room you will be staying in, if there are other people coming in to interview you, or if your interviewer has a specific preference on where they like to sit. This is a common mistake interviewees make, so keep it in mind! via Pixabay 4. Avoid eye contact It’s understandable that you may be nervous or intimidated during a job interview, but that doesn’t mean you can avoid making eye contact with your interviewer. Though it may just be nerves, the interviewer may take it as you have something to hide or you are untrustworthy. It can be difficult to control your body language, especially if you are trying to convey something different than what you are feeling. Take a few deep breaths and relax. It’ll make it much easier to keep eye contact. 5. Give one-word answers Come prepared with what you may say during your job interview. Your interviewer is asking questions to get to know you and your experiences better, so if you give just one-word answers, they will not come away with a good feel for you as a person or worker. Before your interview, think of some stories and relevant experiences you can talk about that pertain to the position and its responsibilities. If you’re feeling nervous, practice telling a friend these stories and answers. via Pixabay 6. Give too many details You may be one of those people who doesn’t get nervous for a job interview and is completely comfortable with talking about themselves. If this is the case, be careful not to give too many irrelevant details. Remember, this is a job interview, not a coffee date. Keep your stories and answers concise and to the point without embellishing or giving too much personal opinion. 7. Brag about yourself It’s a fine line between talking about yourself and bragging about yourself. You don’t want to seem arrogant while recalling specific experiences or act like the company needs you more than you need them. It’s important to realize that you are confident that you can do well in this position, but that you still have a lot to learn about the industry and the company. 8. Use your phone If you receive a call or a text during a job interview, ignore it. Do not pull your phone out in the middle of your interview and answer it. All of your attention should be on the job interview and the interviewer. Before entering the building of your interview, it is best to put your phone either on silent or airplane mode and keep it in your pocket or handbag until after your interview. via Pixabay 9. Not shaking hands It’s a common courtesy to shake your interviewer’s hand at the beginning of the interview and at the end. It shows that you are polite and know the etiquette required when attending a job interview. It should happen naturally. If your interviewer doesn’t reach out their hand, make sure you offer yours. via Pixabay 10. Not sending a “thank you” note After an interview, it’s important to make sure you send a “thank you” note or email no more than a day after. Keep in mind that the interviewer is probably very busy and interviewing you is not the most important thing they need to do that day. Sending a note is polite and shows that you are considerate of the time they spent meeting with you. It will definitely put you ahead of other candidates if they do not send one.

OFSTED plans to examine the social media sites of parents and pupils - Tutor Hunt Blog

OFSTED plans to examine the social media sites of parents and pupils OFSTED plans to examine the social media sites of parents and pupils OFSTED plans to examine the social media sites of parents and pupilsSchoolsOfsted have announced that they plan to look at the social media sites of pupils and their parents to monitor whether the standards at their school a dropping. This may sound a little incongruous - how can information in social media provide information relating to a decline in a school`s performance? The theory seems to be that parents and students will vent their frustrations online, leaving permanent traces of their vexation, which can then be analysed by Ofsted. There may indeed be some logic to this. Social media is fast becoming the tool of choice used by those who want to express their grievances. If you are a customer wanting to complain about poor service, using a social media site like twitter may well be your best recourse to get a fast response. Companies are very aware that critical comments can be retweeted by potentially millions of users, with the trending castigation having a hugely negative impact on their image. Ofsted has said analysing social media is part of their `innovation and regulation plan,` and they will be working in conjunction with the Department of Education in what they call a `data science project` which will `explore the possibility of using near-realtime data and information from social media and other sources to predict and prevent decline in school performance`. This regulation plan will begin imminently, and is expected to run for two years, after which there will be an internal review to ascertain its efficacy. One response to this programme would be that anything that assists Ofsted in preventing a decline in the standards of our schools must be laudable. There are however many dissenting voices, who are loudly critical of the violation of people`s online privacy. Defenddigitalme campaigns to protect people`s online information, and has called the move a `dangerous overreach` of Ofsted`s mandate. Jen Persson, who works for defenddigitalme, has been hugely critical of the move, saying it grants Ofsted too much power, and would lead to a loss of trust in the department.`Social media are personal data shared in private time, put into the public domain, but not intended for surveillance,` Mr Persson elaborated: `If Ofsted starts tracking and interrogating parents` and pupils` personal comments on social media, where would they stop? Will the police knock on doors of families posting holiday photos in term time? Will they start searching for teachers tweeting on sick days?` `Technology can support teachers, pupils and parents but their data must be used with consent, with transparency and oversight, not State snooping in secret.` This may be going too far - there is nothing secret about what Ofsted, which is non-ministerial department of the UK government, are doing. Details of their innovation and regulation plan were released prior to it`s inception, and lengthy details about what it entails can be found on the gov.uk website here. One wonders though just how much useful data Ofsted could acquire from analysing the social media sites of parents and children. Are Facebook and twitter really the most appropriate places for them to look if they hope to prevent the declines in the performance of thousands of schools? Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, seems to share this view, saying:`Social media is a place where people go to express their frustrations, not provide measured constructive feedback. It is not audited or verified and is widely known to contain unsubstantiated gossip or downright falsehood. For a government agency to use it as data would call into question its commitment to evidence-based practice.` A decline in the performance of a school means nothing more than a decline in the performance of it`s pupils. Their grade results will provide a more truthful measure of this than any information gleaned from their Facebook accounts. Seen from a scholastic point of view, perhaps children should be taught more about social media privacy settings, and protecting themselves from the plethora of online dangers, including cyber predators and scammers. Children should know that ; ; potentially every post they make, every photo they upload, will remain permanently etched in cyberspace. Potential employers routinely browse through the social media of job applicants, and might well be reluctant to offer a position to someone with `unflattering` accounts. Facebook can certainly be more revealing than a CV. 2 years ago0Add a Comment